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Quinoa and Corn Salad

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 18, 2016
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Try quinoa for a change of pace from rice. Paired with frozen corn and a lime vinaigrette, it's a tasty side dish that serves 12.

Quinoa and Corn Salad

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

Salad

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, if desired
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced (3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Rinse quinoa in cold water; drain in fine-mesh strainer. In 1-quart saucepan, heat quinoa and 1 cup water to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, cook corn as directed on package; cool.
  • Step 
    2
    Cut cucumber in half lengthwise; remove seeds and cut into 1 1/2x1/4-inch strips. In large salad bowl, stir cucumber, celery, bell pepper, onion, cooked quinoa and corn.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, beat vinegar, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper with whisk until blended. Beat in oil. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition

80 Calories
5g Total Fat
1g Protein
8g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/2 Cup)
Calories
80
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
55mg
2%
Potassium
110mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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